Enrollment
95
Elementary
DISTRICT 337 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VERNON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341671005428
Walnut Ridge School
625 ROUTE 517, VERNON, NJ 07462 · (973) 764-2801 · Sussex County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL95 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
11%
10 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 95 | 100% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Vernon Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Walnut Ridge School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge School this school | 95 | 10.5% | N/A |
| Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School SURF CITY | 104 | 12.5% | N/A |
| Avon Elementary School AVON | 112 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| Chatsworth Elementary School CHATSWORTH | 91 | 16.5% | 27.9% |
| Long Beach Island Grade School SHIP BOTTOM | 92 | 14.1% | 49.6% |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Newton | 121 | 11.6% | 55.1% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Walnut Ridge School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Sussex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 95 | #1,524 of 1,562 | #27 of 27 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 95 | 5 | 19.0:1 | 11% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 89 | 6 | 14.8:1 | 13% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 116 | 5 | 23.2:1 | 11% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 93 | 7 | 13.3:1 | 12% (11) |
| 2015-16 | 456 | 35 | 13.0:1 | 20% (91) |
| 2010-11 | 551 | 26 | 21.2:1 | 14% (75) |
| 2000-01 | 778 | 38 | 20.5:1 | 4% (35) |
| 1990-91 | 501 | 28 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walnut Ridge School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (93 to 95); teachers down 29% (7 to 5).
About Walnut Ridge School
VERNON, New Jersey, is home to Walnut Ridge School, a small elementary school. Students in pre-K attend, and enrollment is 95 students. The school's enrollment is 77% smaller than the 405 average for elementary schools in New Jersey.
Walnut Ridge School falls under Vernon Township School District, which has 6 schools enrolling 2,872 students.
Federal enrollment data show Walnut Ridge School is 87% White. It is also 13% Hispanic. Walnut Ridge School's diversity index is 22%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Walnut Ridge School, 5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 19.0:1. That is higher than the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey. Roughly 11% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The 23% average for public schools in Sussex County is 12 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Sussex County, the median household income is $116,186, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 40% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. There are 46 public schools in Sussex County, enrolling about 19,579 students in all.
The shortest distance from Walnut Ridge School to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to Glen Meadow Middle School. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Sussex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
145,807
Census ACS
Median income
$116,186
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
19,579 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vernon Township School District
- Vernon Township High SchoolHigh · 906 students
- Glen Meadow Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- Rolling Hills Primary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Lounsberry Hollow SchoolElementary · 417 students
- Cedar Mountain Primary SchoolElementary · 406 students
Other schools in VERNON
- Vernon Township High SchoolHigh · 906 students
- Glen Meadow Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- Rolling Hills Primary SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Lounsberry Hollow SchoolElementary · 417 students
- Cedar Mountain Primary SchoolElementary · 406 students
Nearby schools
- Glen Meadow Middle School0.4 mi · 617
- Cedar Mountain Primary School0.6 mi · 406
- Lounsberry Hollow School0.8 mi · 417
- Rolling Hills Primary School1.1 mi · 431
- Vernon Township High School2.7 mi · 906
- Clifton E. Lawrence5.0 mi · 426
Frequently asked questions
About Walnut Ridge SchoolHow large is Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School enrolls approximately 95 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Walnut Ridge School serve?
Walnut Ridge School serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at Walnut Ridge School?
Approximately 19.0:1 students per teacher at Walnut Ridge School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Walnut Ridge School?
At Walnut Ridge School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 13% Hispanic.
Is Walnut Ridge School public or private?
Walnut Ridge School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Vernon Township School District.
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